How to Date Your Dragon

Concerned that technology is about to chase mythological creatures out into the open (how long can Sasquatch stay hidden from Google maps?), the League for Interspecies Cooperation is sending Jillian to Louisiana on a fact-finding mission. While the League hopes to hold on to secrecy for a little bit longer, they're preparing for the worst in terms of human reactions. They need a plan, so they look to Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where humans and supernatural residents have been living in harmony for generations.

Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs: Half-Moon Hollow, Book 1

Maybe it was the Shenanigans gift certificate that put her over the edge. When children's librarian and self-professed nice girl Jane Jameson is fired by her beastly boss and handed $25 in potato skins instead of a severance check, she goes on a bender that's sure to become Half Moon Hollow legend. On her way home, she's mistaken for a deer, shot, and left for dead.

Burn

Part of a small demon lair in Las Vegas, tattooist Harper Wallis lives a pretty simple life. That changes overnight when she discovers that her psychic mate, or 'anchor', is a guy who's rumoured to be the most powerful demon in existence. Compelling, full of secrets and armed with raw sexuality, Knox Thorne is determined to claim her as his anchor, creating a psychic bond that will prevent their inner demons from ever turning rogue.

Ash: Hive Trilogy, Book 1

It all started when infected bats bit a small group of humans and created what are now called vampires. Then, the male vampires knocked up some female humans, and the result was a gorgeous race of all male ash - superhuman freaks that had looks to kill. Charlie is the first female ash, aka unicorn of the Hive - the gated compound in Portland that the humans have designated to isolate vampires and ash from society.

Amazon Customer says:"Good Read by an Author I have never read before"

Blood of the Earth: Soulwood, Book 1

When Nell Ingram met skinwalker Jane Yellowrock, she was almost alone in the world, exiled by both choice and fear from the cult she was raised in, defending herself with the magic she drew from her deep connection to the forest that surrounds her. Now, Jane has referred Nell to PsyLED, a Homeland Security agency policing paranormals, and agent Rick LaFleur has shown up at Nell's doorstep.

Schooled in Magic

Emily is a teenage girl pulled from our world into a world of magic and mystery by a necromancer who intends to sacrifice her to the dark gods. Rescued in the nick of time by an enigmatic sorcerer, she discovers that she possesses magical powers and must go to Whitehall School to learn how to master them. There, she learns that the locals believe she is a "Child of Destiny" - someone whose choices might save or damn their world, a title that earns her both friends and enemies.

The first three books in this action-packed, wildly original fantasy series by
New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Walt. This kick-ass urban fantasy series has been compared to books by Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Karen Marie Moning, and more. You're sure to enjoy it if you like spunky heroines, kick-ass fight scenes, wild new worlds, and sizzling, slow-building romance.

Missy the Werecat

When puberty brings on her first shift, Missy goes into the mountains for two years - until finally learning to change back. She can change from fully human in one instant to a mountain lion in the next. Everyone assumes her two-year disappearance was because she'd been kidnapped by a sexual predator that she managed to kill. She keeps her werecat nature a secret. There is no pack, no pride of other werecats, and no alpha.

Slouch Witch: The Lazy Girl's Guide to Magic, Book 1

Let's get one thing straight - Ivy Wilde is not a heroine. In fact she's probably the last witch in the world you'd call if you needed a magical helping hand, regardless of her actual abilities. If it were down to Ivy, she'd spend all day every day on her sofa, where she could watch TV, munch junk food, and talk to her feline familiar to her heart's content. However, when a bureaucratic disaster ends up with Ivy as the victim of a case of mistaken identity, she's yanked very unwillingly into Arcane Branch.

Keystone: Crossbreed Series, Book 1

When the road forks, how do you know which path is the right one? Raven Black hunts evildoers for fun, but her vigilante justice isn't the only reason she's hiding from the law. Half vampire, half mage, she's spent years living as a rogue to stay alive. When a Russian shifter offers her a job in his covert organization hunting outlaws, dignity and a respectable career are finally within her grasp.

The Vampire's Mail Order Bride: Nocturne Falls, Book 1

After seeing her maybe-mobster boss murder a guy, Delaney James assumes a new identity and pretends to be a mail order bride. She finds her groom-to-be living in a town that celebrates Halloween every day. Weird. But not as weird as what she doesn't know. Her groom-to-be is a 400-year-old vampire.

Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case: Jayne Frost, Book 1

Jayne Frost is a winter elf, Jack Frost's daughter, Santa Claus's niece, heir to the Winter Throne, and now private investigator. Needing someone he can trust, her father sends her to Nocturne Falls to find out why employees at a toy store are going missing. Doing that requires getting to know the town, which leads to interesting encounters with a sexy vampire, an old flame, and an elevator that's strictly off-limits. The more Jayne finds out, the more questions she has, but the answers lead her deeper into danger.

Covenant College: The Complete Series

Zoe Lake is heading off to college - and she's excited. It's not a regular college, though. It's a magical college full of vampires, werewolves, ghosts, witches, sphinxes - and pretty much everything else you can imagine. Despite the monsters, it's often human nature that threatens her life most.

Gifted Thief: Highland Magic Series, Book 1

Since the moment I was ripped from my mother's womb, I've been an outcast among my own kind. The Sidhe might possess magical Gifts, unbelievable wealth, and unfathomable power, but I don't want a thing to do with them. I ran away from their lands in the Highlands of Scotland when I was 11 years old, and I've never looked back. I don't need a clan. I've got my own family of highly skilled thieves who mean more to me than any Sidhe ever could.

Boundary Crossed: An Old World Novel, Book 1

After her twin sister's brutal death, former US Army Sergeant Allison "Lex" Luther vowed to protect her niece, Charlie, from every possible danger. Then when two vampires attempted to kidnap the child, it quickly turned into a fight to the death - Lex's death, that is.

Bound Series Box Set, Books 1-3.5: Bound by Duty, Bound by Spells, Bound by Prophecy and Bound Together

Amelia grew up in a world of half truths. She knows she's an Elder but has no idea what that means. Her father reminds her daily that she must maintain control, but he refuses to explain why. Even worse, she's betrothed to the prince of the Immortals and doesn't even know his name.

Southern Spirits: Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, Book 1

When out-of-work graphic designer Verity Long accidentally traps a ghost on her property, she's saddled with more than a supernatural sidekick - she gains the ability to see spirits. It leads to an offer she can't refuse from the town's bad boy, the brother of her ex and the last man she should ever partner with. Ellis Wyatt is in possession of a stunning historic property haunted by some of Sugarland, Tennessee's finest former citizens.

Touched: Marnie Baranuik Files, Book 1

Marnie's first big FBI case ended with a bullet in one shoulder and a chip on the other, a queasy heart and a serial killer in the wind, leaving her a public flop and a private wreck. When the FBI's preternatural crimes unit tracks her down at a remote mountain lodge for her insight on a local case, her quiet retirement is promptly besieged by a stab-happy starlet, a rampaging ghoul, and a vampire-hunting jackass in tight Wranglers. Marnie figures the only real mystery is which one will kill her first.

Louisiana Longshot: A Miss Fortune Mystery, Book 1

It was a hell of a long shot.... CIA assassin Fortune Redding is about to undertake her most difficult mission ever - in Sinful, Louisiana. With a leak at the CIA and a price placed on her head by one of the world's largest arms dealers, Fortune has to go off-grid, but she never expected to be this far out of her element.

Fleetwoodboy says:"don't mess with the wrinklies they're certainly not old in the head"

Skinwalker: Jane Yellowrock, Book 1

Jane Yellowrock is the last of her kind-a skinwalker of Cherokee descent who can turn into any creature she desires and hunts vampires for a living. But now she's been hired by Katherine Fontaneau, one of the oldest vampires in New Orleans and the madam of Katie's Ladies, to hunt a powerful rogue vampire who's killing other vamps.

Sin City Collectors Boxed Set: Aces Wild, Ante Up, All in

Welcome to Vegas. Home of the Sin City Collectors. The job description is easy: Bring the offending supernatural in to the boss, and don't ask any questions. The characters in these three installments interact in a way that makes for one fun novel!

Fashionably Dead

Vampyres don't exist. They absolutely do not exist. At least I didn't think they did 'til I tried to quit smoking and ended up Undead. Who in the hell did I screw over in a former life that my getting healthy equates with dead? Now I'm a Vampyre. Yes, we exist whether we want to or not. However, I have to admit, the perks aren't bad. My girls no longer jiggle, my ass is higher than a kite, and the latest Prada keeps finding its way to my wardrobe.

Written Off

Rachel Goldman writes mysteries in which Duffy Madison, consultant to the county prosecutor's office, helps find missing persons. Rachel is busy working on her next book when a man calls out of the blue asking for help in a missing person case. The caller's name? Duffy Madison. Is this real, or has she lost her mind? She doesn't have much time to find out, because a serial killer is on the loose, kidnapping and murdering mystery authors. And Rachel may just be the next target.

Most witches don't work for police departments, but Michelle isn't your average witch. She's clanless, looking for a warlock who isn't offended by her lack of family connections, and in danger of losing her job if she can't find the eight escaped trolls before they start eating the local residents. Trolls, angry police, and misbehaving spells are the least of her problems. Statues attacking homeowners might be problematic for your average witch, but to Michelle it's another day at the office.

English Speech And Pronunciation says:"brilliant story and superbly read! "

Publisher's Summary

A reluctant vampire hunter, stalking New York City as only a scorned bride can.

Elle Dupree has her life all figured out: first a wedding, then her PhD, then swank faculty parties where she'll serve wine and cheese and introduce people to her husband the lawyer.

But those plans disintegrate when she walks in on a vampire sucking the blood from her fiancé, Greg. Horrified, she screams and runs - not away from the vampire, but toward it, brandishing a wooden letter opener.

As she slams the improvised stake into the vampire's heart, a team of black-clad men bursts into the apartment. Turning to face them, Elle realizes Greg's body is gone - and her perfect life falls apart.

I liked the idea of the story but the execution was lacking in places. The heroine's reaction to the death of her fiance is unrealistic. There seems to be little regret about what has happened, just a couple of off the cuff paragraphs. I'm not sure if it is back story that is missing but I feel the progress of the story is disjointed. The author seems to be intent on setting the scene for the series so the story suffers. I definitely won't buy the next in the series but I might borrow it from the library to see if the quality of the writing has improved.

The story line was pretty good but there were several of my questions left unanswered by the end of this book.

Elle is a Grad student that sees her fiancé being killed by vampires. Except that he is not really gone. Greg, her fiancé, has turned into a vampire and is after her.

A group of vampire hunters help her go after a nest of vampires. There are a lot of action,suspense, and mystery. The only thing it was missing was a bit of romance throughout. There is only a bit at the end. If you can call it that.

Perhaps some of my questions will be answered on the following books on this series. Overall a pretty solid story.

The narrator did an excellent job.

I received this audiobook free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Sassy Beta Reading and Review

Murphysboro, IL United States

07/03/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"what a great start to a new series"

this audio book was very entertaining. It made my trips to and from work go by quickly. I was excited when I got stopped by a train is so that I could listen to more of the story. this story had action, intrigue, revenge, and left me wanting more.

great story line, awesome characters, and great description to details. can not wait for the next book in the series

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Cheri

Waverly Hall, Ga.

12/03/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"Vampire Huntress Really "Sticks it" to the Vamps!"

I truly loved this story and enjoyed every minute! The plot was great, and the action was really intense at times, I could not stop listening to the story and actually listened the whole story in one siting.....IT WAS THAT GOOD! I highly recommend this story and do not think anyone would be disappointed.

It reminded of more mature adult "Buffy," with other great characters. After Elle's fiancé is turned into a vampire, her life is forever altered. She meets Nick and his team who teach her to hunt, fight and kill vampires who pray on humans and get them addicted to their bite. She joins there team and they do several raids that are really intense. Throughout the story, bad things do happened to good people and there are many different emotions throughout the story. From beginning to end this was an awesome story.

This was my first book by Margo Bond Collins, it won't be my last, and I really hope there will be a book two.

This is my first story I've listened to narrated by Laural Schroeder and I really enjoyed her performance. I'm already looking into other books narrated by her.

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast dot com."

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Paige

Sterling, Vatican City State (Holy See)

07/06/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"Meh."

There is action with no emotion. The main character finds out her boyfriend is dead and possibly a vampire and her reaction is "oh damn, now I have to move. Grab my cat." The reader does her best but it's just so bla of a story devoid of emotion she doesn't have a fair chance to do good work.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Amy in TX

31/05/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"Vampire Story"

Any additional comments?

This vampire story almost reads like a legal thriller. It's full of intrigue as the heroine discovers not only vampires but how they are affecting her life. It's not dark or gory, but an interesting mix of light-heartedness and suspense. I really enjoyed Laurel Schroeder's narration and thought she fit the characters perfectly. This audio book was provided in exchange for an honest review.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

bubblebuttmegs88

A tiny town in Maryland, USA

27/03/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"4.5 stars- such a fun story :)"

One minute you're planning a wedding, living a normal life. The next minute you find out vampires are real, have to kill one, and realize your fiance is now undead as well. I listened to the audiobook version, and it was so much fun! Our main character ended up a bad ass vampire hunter. The best scene in the book was when she busted into the door covered in blood, and holding a vampire head! I really liked that although she was slashing vampire heads and such, that her emotions felt real. When she deals with her ex-boyfriend throughout the story, she still has normal feelings about him. The ending was absolutely perfect. I had that satisfied feeling, but just enough information was given to make me want the next book right now! I really enjoyed this audiobook, and I hope the next one is released soon!**I was provided with this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Nocturnus

The Evil Black Hole

08/04/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"Vampires Are Real?!"

What did you love best about Legally Undead?

I loved the snarky attitude of the heroine and the way she refused to back down ever. Instead of being shocked or frozen she was all about action :)

What did you like best about this story?

It was really different from most vampire books and that made it seem almost realistic! It was an engrossing story that sucks you in and makes you think maybe Vampires could exist :)

Which character – as performed by Laurel Schroeder – was your favorite?

I LOVED the way Laurel Schroeder performed all the characters but I have to say Elle was my favorite by far! She was indomitable and unique and refused to take anything from anyone. I could hear the determination in her voice... Not to be misled or marginalized... To learn to true reality of her world and face what needed to be faced. It was inspiring and kept me rooting for her until the end! I hope she continues on with this series as I can't imagine anyone else voicing these characters near as well!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I was always sad when I had to take a break... But sleeping and eating are not optional! It kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I can't wait to listen to the next one! This was an amazing listen :)

Any additional comments?

This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Crazy, Stupid, Undead!

Elle has her whole life planned out ... And it is going to be amazing! She is finishing her PHd and getting married to an amazing man who is already a lawyer at a really good firm. Nothing could possibly derail her life... Until the night she comes home to find a *gasp* Vampire?! Eating her fiance Greg!!! She just gets so angry the only thing she can think is KILL... So she grabs her team letter opener and stabs him right through the heart. How are Vampires real?! Why would one want to eat her fiance? How did he even get mixed up in all of this? Before she really has time to process anything really some guys show up and marvel at the fact she has killed the Vampire. Will her life ever be the same? Why are the guys there? How did they know about the Vampire? Where did Greg's body to? He was dead right? Can she get to the bottom of this Vampire thing? Or should she pretend they don't exist like a normal person?

***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy romantic urban paranormal suspense thrillers with a lot of snark and mystery as well as a bit of intrigue and horror to spice up the action& adventure of this fun thrilling romp :)

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

ATX-LH

28/04/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"Well..not what I expected."

What did you like best about Legally Undead? What did you like least?

What I like most about the story was it had a strong female protagonist. What I like least was how the strong female protagonist became this strong female protagonist. She just happened to be this kick ass vampire killer.

What about Laurel Schroeder’s performance did you like?

The narration by Laurel Schroeder was spot on. I think because of her narration it help me finish the book. If I had to read this, I would have stop midway.

Was Legally Undead worth the listening time?

It's not a bad story, I just didn't find the action taken by the protagonist believable. I know how crazy this sounds because the story is about vampires. But some of the action taken by the protagonist just didn't make a lot of sense.

Any additional comments?

I am a big fan of the vampire genre and I was really excited to listen to this story. Especially with all the great review. Maybe because of the hype and my high expectation that I didn't enjoy it as much as other vampire story.*I received a free copy of this audio book for an honest review.*

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Johannaber's

Georgia

13/03/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"Wow! What a way to use Chop Stix"

Would you listen to Legally Undead again? Why?

Yes. I like vampire stories and this book has alot of new ideas. The author is not just copying the typical contemporary vampire stories. I enjoyed this book and will definately listen to it again in the car. The flash back was done well. I like the way this was written in the first person. It is hard to write in first person without it sounding like a diary or journal. This has a flow. I hope this does become a series - at least a second book. I think this main character will grow into a VERY interesting killer. I also think that Nick will be part of a bigger plan.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Legally Undead?

Okay...no spoilers. My absolute favorite part is the Head Swinging. I like it when she is caught in the office. I did not expect him to be there. The blood sucking experience being so erotic was a twist that I was not expecting at all.Malcolm at the end of the story was......very steamy. I wasn't expecting this either and it was Hot.The shop boys were fun. I like the way they show up right away in her apartment. It kind of gives the shop boys a Men In Black kind of feel. I kept thinking that she and Malcolm would become vampires, and I was pleased with the outcome.

Have you listened to any of Laurel Schroeder’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I have never listened to Laurel Schroeder. I like her voice. It is not too sweet, not too sappy; she has a cute sassy way of portraying the characters. Her New Orleans accent is not obnoxious - it is just right. Being from the South, I really hate people butchering a Southern Accent.

Her voice is not irritating. I think I will look for some more of her readings. I gave her a 4 star rating. She was better than average - very good but not excellent. I only leave 5 stars for the OMG that is fantastic reviews.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The writing was done so well that I could actually smell the gore. I liked the head swinging. The vision of her using a small pocket knife then swinging the head. It was so vivid. Then the fits of laughter the Shop boys started. It was a great scene.

Any additional comments?

I rated the story as a 4 star. I feel like the author is holding back, or maybe her editor is holding back. I think that this book has a lot of potential to become a great series. It felt to me like there was so much the author wanted to include but did not want to write a manual...or maybe the editor wanted to keep the pages limited. This is a story just waiting to bust loose. I expect to leave 5 stars on the sequel.

Many times, a first book in a series may not be strong or outstanding....and then it developes into something really great. This is a good stand alone book, but as the characters might develop into more books....this will be a great story.

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

mani

12/03/16

Overall

Performance

Story

"Legally undead"

What did you love best about Legally Undead?

Legally Undead is a standalone paranormal/horror novel.Elle has everything planned with her life. She's going to graduate and get married to her lawyer fiancé Greg. Everything was perfect until she walks in on a horror scene.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Report Inappropriate Content

If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.